MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

Salary : $2,784.00 - $5,009.00 Monthly
Location : Alexandria, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 08/128474/MEO12H1/06.09.26-LT
Department: DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division: District 8- Alexandria
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
District 08-UNIT 720 Alexandria, LA

Job Number: 08/128474/MEO12H1/06.09.26-LT
District Recruitment for Rapides Parish:

The overall function of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment and various hand tools for the purposes of bridge repair and maintenance in a District-Wide Bridge Maintenance Unit involved in the maintenance and repair of bridges in a seven-parish area (Avoyelles, Rapides, Vernon, Grant, Natchitoches, Winn and Sabine Parishes). This position is located in the District 08/0perations/Unit720/Rapides.


The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structure training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required task.


While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Minimum Qualifications


No experience or training is required.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Responsible for the safe/productive operation and proper maintenance of various types of equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of highways and bridges.
• Must be able to respond to after-hours, weekend, and emergency callouts when contacted.
• Willing to participate in DOTD structured training programs.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions and harsh environments.
• Light computer work.
• Must be capable of sitting, squatting, walking, bending, and climbing to access equipment and various structures.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday/6:00AM-4:30PM

*Random drug testing required.

* Current Class A CDL license is required at the time of appointment for the MEO 2 and MEO 1--Heavy levels .

**This position is considered D i saster Essential

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
-Good driving record
-Current Class "A" CDL
-Equipment Operation Experience
-Bridge maintenance or construction experience
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position.
Contact Information

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Shane Ward
Transportation Operations Manager
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"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type."


Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.


As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at


Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at


Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others

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Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a permanent LA DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

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If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
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To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
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Do you possess a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have any experience operating or working around heavy equipment & trucks?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Louisiana Class "A" CDL drivers license ?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency disaster support activities after work hours, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

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What are your career interests?
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Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.Did you include all relevant education and experience on your official submission?

• Yes
• No

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